The Master's degree programme at Paderborn University allows students to choose between automation engineering and information technology as a minor professional specialisation. Fundamental knowledge and skills in the various fields of Electrical Engineering are taught. The aim is to equip students with the necessary skills for their future careers and thus facilitate their entry into the profession.

The following table shows the study components of this Master's degree programme:

The table below shows the course content of the Master's degree programme with the major vocational specialisation Electrical Engineering in combination with a minor vocational specialisation (Automation Engineering or Information Technology) (PO 75-77/16).

In the major vocational specialisation in Electrical Engineering, the specialisation module Technology Didactics (9 credit points) must be taken for the subject didactics.

When choosing the minor vocational specialisation in automation technology, in addition to a didactic module (3 credit points), students must also take an elective course from six subject-specific modules (6 credit points each). The focus is on the fields of energy and environment, cognitive systems and process dynamics.

When choosing the minor vocational specialisation in information technology, in addition to a didactic module (3 credit points), students must also take one compulsory elective course from each of six scientific modules (6 credit points each). The focus is on the fields of communication technology, microelectronics and optoelectronics.

The compulsory elective course catalogues can be found in the examination regulations.

The Master's degree programme in Teaching at Vocational Colleges with a major vocational specialisation in Electrical Engineering and a minor vocational specialisation in Automation Technology or Information Technology is admission-free, i.e. there is no numerus clausus (NC).

The following admission requirements must be met for the Master's degree programme in Teaching at Vocational Colleges with a Major and a Minor Vocational Specialisation:

• Certificate of higher education entrance qualification (general or relevant subject-specific) or a certificate recognised as equivalent by law or a certificate recognised as equivalent by the competent state authority or professional qualification
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or a related subject area (B. Sc./B. Eng.).

In addition, the academic achievements from the Bachelor's degree programme listed in the table below must be proven as an admission requirement.

The coursework specific to the teaching degree programme can be completed, for example, as part of the projectEdu-Tech Net OWLproject at the cooperating universities of applied sciences or in theBachelor's degree programme in Electrical Engineeringat Paderborn University.
If study components totalling up to 30 credit points are missing, enrolment is subject to the condition that these study components be completed and proven by the time the Master's thesis is registered (provisional admission). This work must be completed in addition to the study volume of the Master's degree programme. If study components amounting to more than 30 credit points are missing, enrolment in the Master of Education programme is not possible. The examination board decides on the determination of equivalence.
Proof of knowledge of a foreign language is required (LABG 2016). This is usually done through the university entrance qualification.
Enrolment on the Master's degree programme is possible in both the winter and summer semesters, although enrolment in the winter semester is recommended.